Am I Too Old to Learn to Surf? Posted by San Diego Surf School · February 08, 2019 There are approximately 23 million surfers throughout the world. Have you ever wanted to become one of them?If you want to become a surfer, what's stopping you? Do you think you're too old to learn to surf?That couldn't be further from the truth! There's no reason to let age stop you from doing what you've always wanted to do. 5... Read more
Waves: How Are They Formed Posted by San Diego Surf School · May 22, 2018 The more you learn about the science of ocean waves, the higher your capacity to find them, catch them and ride them will be. Toward that end, what follows is a brief outline of wave formation to help you integrate your knowledge of surfing with your understanding of waves. Three Types of Waves There are at least three types... Read more
The Anatomy of a Wave: The Killer Wave Posted by San Diego Surf School · March 21, 2018 Trying to ride a tsunami is not only dangerous, but it’s a foolish idea. There are plenty of big wave surfers that claim to have ridden a tsunami. There are even videos on YouTube with titles like “Stuck in a Tsunami” and “Surfing a Tsunami” that suggests surfers have ridden those giant killer waves. The University of Hawaii Hilo says... Read more
Pros and Cons of Surfing In a Wetsuit Posted by San Diego Surf School · October 02, 2017 How does a wetsuit work? By keeping you wet, of course! When the suit gets soaked, it traps a thin layer of water between you and your suit. Your body heat warms that water and the suit traps in the heat to keep you warm. Pretty neat, right? So now that we know how it works, the question is, do... Read more
Advanced Surfing Techniques: Analyzing Your Mistakes Posted by San Diego Surf School · July 13, 2017 Surfing is a sport, and as with any sport, an athlete is bound to make mistakes and have weaknesses. Some may say that to become a better surfer you just need more time in the water, but this is only partially true. You also need to also make the most of that time, not just keep repeating the same mistakes.... Read more
